Hall of Shame #34: Leon Clarke
Isn’t it about time that we banished former Swindon Town striker Leon Clarke into the STFC Hall of Shame..?
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Takeover: Goodbye Fitton & Co. Hello McCrory & Co.
Buying a football club is unlikely to be a sound financial investment as members of Andrew Fitton’s original consortium have found out. Five years after their takeover Swindon Town have new owners and an empty manager’s office. Can Fitton & Co. say they’ve left the club in a better state than they inherited and what lessons can McCrory & Co.
Read moreMr Black with the spanner in the works
Bitter Gillespie gives his take on how Swindon Town got into this position; with an owner who wants out, a manager and technical team who resigned, but a team that’s siting proudly top of League One… It seems a lifetime ago or more when Swindon Town was suffering its second administration, and these bleak dark days summoned the undertaker. Forever
Read moreTrying to find some perspective at Swindon Town…
STFC007 provides his perspective on the last few weeks at Swindon Town after reports of financial doom, a takeover and apparent threats of Paolo Di Canio’s resignation. Where to start? Well, let me start with declaring upfront that I am not in the know, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who may be in the know. I’m just a Swindon
Read moreWhy administration is unlikely but the exit of Swindon’s backer Andrew Black is certain
Ron Smith and Alex Cooke explain how a £13 million debt and Andrew Black’s search for new investment isn’t news but remains essential for the future of the League One side. If you are looking for the perfect summary of yesterday’s needless panic about Swindon Town’s financial position, it is here, courtesy of former chairman, Jeremy Wray. “The club doesn’t
Read moreVic Morgan Blog: Sky Blue Thinking on Pitch and Boardroom
It’s Friday, so it must be time for the latest blog by BBC Devon’s Vic Morgan. Picture the scene. Four people gather to record the latest “Washbag” podcast, reflect on a decent game against Coventry and discuss the financial implications of a transfer embargo. All pretty smooth sailing then. Looking forward to a week without football and a chance to
Read morePress Watch – Bury’s Blues, Sky Blues & Boardroom Blues
Welcome to Press Watch, the Washbag’s sideways glance at all things Town related in the media. If you see anything remotely concerning Swindon Town in the world’s media get in contact with me via Twitter @mrbraindown Controversy, this column thrives on it. So after spending the past two weeks trawling various websites and blogs for gossip and intrigue, it seems
Read moreA Black day for Jeremy Wray as STFC Chairman is dismissed
With news of Jeremy Wray’s departure as chairman of Swindon Town and replacement with Sir William Patey, Ron Smith asks whether this change at the top is really a shock. In July, Paolo Di Canio’s greatest supporter, Jeremy Wray lost the Interim’ part of his job title, on Friday 12 October, he lost the ‘Chairman’ part too. And, according to
Read morePaolo signs contract extension after powerless few weeks
After weeks of speculation, Paolo Di Canio has confirmed he’s in a position to agree terms with Jeremy Wray to sign a two year contract extension until June 2015. The Club can now concentrate on the plan for consolidation in League One, but the message is clear, one eye will always be kept on promotion, with a three year aim for
Read moreGoing Up! 2011/12 – A Season of Changes
You’ve read many great factual reviews of the season, Alex Cooke takes a more personal view of 2011-12 and how it has changed how he watches Swindon. 2011-12 was a season played in the full glare of a nation’s attention. The media with their magpie-attention span were periodically fascinated because of who stalked the touchline, rival football fans saw Swindon
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